Granted, this was more or less a practice game, but after Cincinnati, the Beavers needed a little fine tuning and Idaho State was just what the doctor ordered. After throwing for a combined six interceptions a week ago, both Sean Canfield and Lyle Moevao looked strong in this week's game.

I was actually very impressed that the coaches utilized this weeks contest as a glorified practice for the struggling offense. I worried going in that the coaches would get a lead and then resort to running the ball, but they too went to the air and helped the receivers and young quarterbacks gain much needed confidence as they head into conference play.

First off, great game by Canfield. He looked to step up his game this week and finally looks to have separated himself as the starter. Moevao looked good too, but Canfield had a confidence about him this week that I had yet to see in a game. Also for a young quarterback, I didn't see any dancing around in the pocket like we have seen in previous years with inexperienced QB's.

Yes, he will still take his lumps in the Pac 10, but I feel a lot better heading off to Tempe after seeing his performance this week.

To be given equal credit, the wide receivers stepped up their game as well this week. While most of the attention is focused on Sammie Stroughter (deservedly so as he had a heck of a game), my attention was on Anthony Brown.

Whoa, where was he the first two weeks? I was all but ready to think freshman Darrell Catchings should be 'the guy', but Brown elevated his game this week and played the part of receiver, blocker and cheerleader.